Jigani - Utraula, Balrampur

Jigani is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Jigani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigani is 174143. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.58 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jigani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Utraula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigani

As per Census 2011, Jigani village has a total population of 3,898 people, consisting of 2,003 males and 1,895 females. The village has 520 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 705 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,801 literate and 2,097 illiterate residents. Additionally, 535 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jigani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jigani

Jigani is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jigani

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jigani. The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Jigani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Jigani is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jigani village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jigani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jigani village are given below:

FAQs about Jigani